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You're talking about two separate things. TMO has full access and can't miss anything due to TV director. He then needs to get the footage on to the big screen and that was the issue you refer to. Nothing was going to be missed. It just took longer to show to the ref. It wasn't as if the TMO was goi...

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RodneyRegis wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 8:47 pm Who has been starting for leinster during his absences? Is he first choice over Lowe due to game time?

Again, you haven't been following the discussion.

Hendy being 1st or 51st choice is irrelevant.

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Hendy 822 Lowe 790 Lowe has 1288 mins this season What an odd comparison (not suggesting you made it). Hendy is some way off being first choice for saints. You haven't been following this sub discussion, have you? Hendy has 15 starts for Saints this season, btw, and has started 4 of the 7 European ...

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Hendy has 1172.

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Some of the main differences seem to be coming in the backs. Some of the Saints backline have played significantly more mins than any Leinster back and as I said above this is compounded by some injuries although even with his months off Lowe still has respectable mins with more mins than either Sa...

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Interesting stats. Obviously saying we've no chance is hyberbole above. ZuLu must be Floppy's long lost cousin or something but I do agree it's the least confident I've been going into a game against them. That'd change if Keenan was fully fit. He's worth a good 10 points plus against this Toulouse ...

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ZuLu wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 11:39 am Leo's interview excusing the team holding on at the end is exactly why we have no chance against Toulouse

Link.

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https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/paddy-jackson-expresses-concerns-over-tv-dramatisation-of-belfast-rape-trial/a512372969.html Just what we all need, I wonder what kind if slant it will take? I'm guessing the title might give a hint. Pay walled article but I hope he sues the living shit out of th...

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The English should change the format of the league to ensure less minutes if it's an issue. That's in their control. There are no throw away games in the prem. There’s falcons and also flaws to some extent. And again it’s a 10 team league with 18 regular games a season. Part of the reason the GP te...

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Some of the main differences seem to be coming in the backs. Some of the Saints backline have played significantly more mins than any Leinster back and as I said above this is compounded by some injuries although even with his months off Lowe still has respectable mins with more mins than either Sai...

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RodneyRegis wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 10:25 pm
Charger21 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 9:43 pm Did the minutes played include international matches?
Wasn't it like Lowe's 3rd club game of the season or something hilarious. We have internationals in England too...

Lowe was both injured and took compassionate leave but good of you to find it hilarious.

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I know I looked at this briefly before the game. Doris and Lawes had very similar minutes, Lawes was 17 mins more from the same amount of games. Saints number 8 had less than 600 mins this season. A couple of quick checks shows Porter more than Waller, Sheahan marginally less than Langdon and Daviso...

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Sorry, you mean hit harder in attack?

Connors isn't used in attack. He's just there to tackle.

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Toulouse one? Missed it. You won't beat Toulouse by just chopping them down at the knees. They don't attack that way. VDF will be needed at the breakdown and just in general to read the game and give more in attack. Honestly, we're up against it. Keenan is going to be vital to get back and I'd argu...

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Did they? From what i remember they got destroyed in Durban. URC QF Away to Glasgow URC SF Away to Leinster URC Final Away to Stormers Oh that competition? I'm not sure what point is being made here. If it was a continuation of my point re. away wins in Europe then it's of little relevance as away ...

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Also, why was KO delayed. Fans having trouble getting in? Yes. I arrived at the queue at 5 and it took over 20 mins to get in. As many behind me as when I arrived when I went through the turnstiles. Luas was jammed. Had to wait until the third one before there was space and me and the two kids were...

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This. You just watched the semi yeah? How you still think Connors is more needed than VDF, I haven't a clue. Toulouse one? Missed it. You won't beat Toulouse by just chopping them down at the knees. They don't attack that way. VDF will be needed at the breakdown and just in general to read the game...

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First half was a bit scary but feeling a lot better about things after the second half. The yellow card killed Quins but they could have won that game, up to that point. It's a feature of France/Toulouse that they fade in the second half. I'd be a lot happier if we didn't also just fade badly in th...

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Floppykid wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 4:47 pm
Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 11:29 am
CM11 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 9:05 am

It was a question not an exclamation. What does Connors offer that we need over VDF against Toulouse?
He’s bigger stronger and puts down the big men better
This.

You just watched the semi yeah?

How you still think Connors is more needed than VDF, I haven't a clue.

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Can't be sure if it was an extra tram or just how they do it but I got an empty tram from Parnell home. First on so got a seat too!

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As a complete aside, I'd say whoever was cleaning up the stadium made a tidy profit on the return scheme! Looks like people haven't got used to it or just don't care.

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Re assessing yesterday, I think the late scare was a god send. We'd comfortably beaten Leicester and LAR and looked to be cruising against Saints but they showed it wasn't just LAR who can come back from 17 points down. Far better to learn that in a win than a loss! I'm glad the final is in London. ...

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It's text, what's the problem? It was a question not an exclamation. What does Connors offer that we need over VDF against Toulouse? He’s bigger stronger and puts down the big men better I don't think our defence is the issue currently, it's attack and we need VDF for that, IMO. VDF also better ove...

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Also, why was KO delayed. Fans having trouble getting in? Yes. I arrived at the queue at 5 and it took over 20 mins to get in. As many behind me as when I arrived when I went through the turnstiles. Luas was jammed. Had to wait until the third one before there was space and me and the two kids were...

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Mr. Raynal did well yesterday. Sketchy at the breakdown and missed a good couple of blatant fwd passes- but that's standard Raynal to be fair, he doesn't ruin a game. I see there is Irish bitching about him on this thread but that too is standard stuff to be fair You really are an odd person.

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If Leo wants to continue to waste Ireland's 2nd and 3rd choice 10's behind our 6th choice, then there needs to be consequences for his shit selection. Great Leo, you've chosen Ross as your man. Harry and Ciaran are too good and too old to be understudy, so Sam is your back-up along with Charlie and...

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We were up high in the Hill, so could see everything, but very far most of the time. Watching Ross try to run after his intercept was hilarious. I need to watch again but he seemed to not back himself at all. Looked like he deliberately slowed because he knew he wouldn't make it and wanted support....

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Floppykid wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:13 am
CM11 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 11:01 pm
Floppykid wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:58 pm

Yes he does.
What?
It's text, what's the problem?

It was a question not an exclamation. What does Connors offer that we need over VDF against Toulouse?

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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 11:39 pm Here lads Courtney Lawes,after JGP was MOTM, what a player

Absolutely.

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Leinster miss Ryan so much. Moloney tries hard and is a really decent player, Jenkins is a massive unit and brings serious bulk to the pack. But the drop off from Ryan to either is massive. He gets a lot of shít on here, has had a below par year for sure but he is an absolute beast on top form. Has...

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We were up high in the Hill, so could see everything, but very far most of the time. Watching Ross try to run after his intercept was hilarious. I need to watch again but he seemed to not back himself at all. Looked like he deliberately slowed because he knew he wouldn't make it and wanted support....

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 11:10 pm
Floppykid wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:57 pm https://x.com/ruaidhrioc/status/1786801 ... 81870?s=46

This seems a bit unprofessional for a Rugby correspondent
Not untrue though.

Ross Byrne is Leinster's biggest weakness.

ROG chuckling to himself about how LAR made him look good, leading to Leinster's ultimate downfall.

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I'd start Connors and Jenkins ( if Ryan unavailable) . Baird had a mixed game today. Was at the match so definitely need to watch it again but I thought Baird had a poor game, one very good moment aside He is an incredible athlete but feels like he believes his own hype at times. Getting tackled ov...

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I'd be interested in seeing Doris's stats because my sense is he had another one of those games he too often has, where he drifts out of games and makes little impact It's not quite a full picture but Doris had the joint second involvements (pass/run) outside the half backs with 21 (Henshaw top wit...

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Floppykid wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:58 pm
Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:54 pm
Irish wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:07 pm I think Will Connor’s comes back to team for Final. If Toulouse win. Put them on their arse.

Anyone know if James Ryan is a possibility for final?
Conors offers nothing against a Toulouse team.
Yes he does.

What?

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iarmhiman wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:11 pm I'd start Connors and Jenkins ( if Ryan unavailable) . Baird had a mixed game today.

Not sure if you're suggesting dropping Baird (which would be madness) or just making a comment. I'd need to see the game properly (was at it, shit view) to comment fully on that.

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Clive Simms wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:54 pm Any news on who was awarded man of the match?

JGP

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:36 pm
CM11 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:33 pm
Evil_G wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:21 pm Eh, Benneton lost.
Yeah, was very confused by the previous post.
I've been out all day, could have sworn I saw them win and then saw some comments on twitter about the qualification from the URC and challenge cup

Fair enough.

All on the Gloucester bandwagon!!

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Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:32 pm Lads, that felt like a loss

Yup.

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Anyway, hard luck Saints. Fantastic effort.

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